Not a lot has really changed for NuVasive (NASDAQ:NUVA).
The third-largest spine company in the U.S. by market share, NuVasive
continues to take share from larger players on the back of innovative
products that offer meaningful advantages in terms of patient outcomes
and surgeon convenience. On the other hand, concerns remain about the
company's weaker share and lower profits outside the U.S., the company's
position in biologics, and the real prospects for meaningful margin
improvement in the coming years.
While LDR Holding (NASDAQ:LDRH) looks like a higher risk/reward option, NuVasive and Globus Medical (NYSE:GMED)
seem similarly priced in a market that has turned more hostile toward
growth med-tech. I don't necessarily think that NuVasive will hit its
margin targets (or at least not quickly), but I do believe the company
has a solid plan for growing its spine business and using opportunistic
M&A to supplement internal innovation. It's not uncommon for the
market to run hot and cold on growth med-tech, and I don't know how long
this apparent cold cycle will last, but NuVasive is at least worth a
spot on a watch list.
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NuVasive - Same Opportunities, Same Concerns
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